The New Orleans Saints prepare to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14, but
there are five players not on the practice field Wednesday.

During the portion of practice open to the media, The Saints running back Mark
Ingram, left tackle Terron Armstead, rookie wide receiver Michael Thomas, center
Max Unger and tight end Josh Hill were not observed on the field.

Ingram missed two days of practice in Week 13 due to the toe injury.

Armstead originally suffered the knee injury in Week 2 and has missed six games
on the season.

Thomas's and Unger's absences from the practice field have unkonwn reason.

Hill suffered a broken fibula when played against Detroit in Week 13.

However, Linebacker Craig Robertson and rookie running back Daniel Lasco were
observed on the practice field. Robertson left Week 13's game with an
undisclosed injury early midway through the fourth quarter. Also, Lasco has
missed the five previous weeks of action while battling a hamstring injury.